Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, make the dough by mixing 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk, and 1/2 cup flour. After the flour is incorporated, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well combined, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk, and 1/2 cup flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.

3. 3

   On a well-floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut circles of dough using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded cutter. Lightly flour both sides of each circle and arrange in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.

4. 4

   Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt, and butter. Place a spoonful of filling just below the center of a dough circle. Fold the dough over and seal the edges with your fingertips. Use enough filling to slightly stretch the dough when sealing, but not so much that it squeezes out.

5. 5

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pierogis a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the boiled pierogis in the hot oil until crispy.

• Calories 102.57 kcal Moderate
• Protein 5.34 g Moderate
• Carbs 11.28 g Moderate
• Total Fat 3.91 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.01 g High
• Cholesterol 37.68 mg Moderate
• Sodium 139.37 mg Moderate
• Fiber 0.61 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.03 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 30.62 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.75 mg Low Source
• Potassium 64.32 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 12.88 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten